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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.65, 5,050.36 and 2,402.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.65, 5,050.36 and 2,402.41 is: 3,314.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.65 : 5,050.36 = 2,402.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.65/5,050.36 = 2,402.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.65x = 5,050.36 × 2,402.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.65x = 12,133,021.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,133,021.70/3,660.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.44

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